Library Class and Subject Guides: Business Administration: Research Industries

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Research Guides

Information on Standard Industry Classification Systems

ISIC Research Guide (Library of Congress)
Explains the International Standard of Industrial Classification (ISIC).
NAICS Codes--Understanding Industry Classification System
Explains the structure and sector definitions for the North American Industry Classification Systems or NAICS.
NAICS Research Guide (Library of Congress)
Explains the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS).
SIC Code Research Guide (Library of Congress)
Explains the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code.

Analyses and Reports on Industries

Search Business Monitor International (BMI) Industry Reports

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In the first search box, type in "BMI Industry Reports," then select "title" from the dropdown menu adjacent to the first search box. In the second search box enter the industry you are researching. Click on "Search."

Search CFRA Industry Surveys

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In the first search box, type in "CFRA Industry Surveys," then select "title" from the dropdown menu adjacent to the first search box. In the second search box enter the industry you are researching. Click on "Search."

Search MarketLine Industry Profiles

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In the first search box, type in "MarketLine Industry Profile," then select "title" from the dropdown menu adjacent to the first search box. In the second search box enter the industry you are researching. Click on "Search."

Other Resources to Consult for Industry Analyses and Reports

Census Bureau Research Guide (Library of Congress)
Identifies U.S. government agencies that collect and disseminate business-oriented data.
globalEDGE--Get Insights By Industry
Access international business related resources, statistics, risk assessments, and events for 20 distinct sectors.

Passport This link opens in a new window
Provides macroeconomic statistics, market size data & lifestyle trends on a global basis, as well as one million statistics for 205 countries, volume & value market size data for more than 330 consumer products in 52 countries, and 205 Euromonitor country profiles.
ProQuest One Business This link opens in a new window
Access industry profiles by clicking on the tab "Industry/Country Reports" located above the search box.

Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network--Small Business Snapshot Reports
Access "research reports on popular small business ideas, including data, trends, associations, related sources of information and links to other small business web resources."

Industry Insights from Consulting Firms

Access the latest insights and reports from leading consulting firms. Sign up to receive their free newsletters and social media content.

Business Statistics

Economic Report of the President (U.S.)
Access the annual report written by the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors that provides an overview of "the nation's economic progress using text and extensive data appendices."
Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Access time series data and graphs on GDP, Consumer Price Index, Producer Price Index, Import/Export Index, total public debt, Unemployment, S & P, and more.
Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM)

IMF eLibrary (International Financial Statistics) This link opens in a new window
IFS contains country data for most Fund members and can include a country's exchange rates, fund position, international liquidity, monetary statistics, interest rates, prices, production, labor, international transactions, government accounts, national accounts, and population.
If individual users wish to save searches, results, download data or set alerts, they will need to set up a "personal" account. Any user can do this on their own by clicking the 'Register' option on the data site and by following the instructions.

Kauffman Indicators of Entrepreneurship
Minnesota Employment and Economic Development--Data for Businesses
Access occupational employment statistics, cost of living, current economic highlights, etc. for the state.
Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB)
Access forecasts of state revenues and expenditures compiled each year in November and February.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Various statistics and reports on labor related topics such as business cost, salary and wages, employee benefits, and occupational outlook and projections.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics--Industries at a Glance
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics--Wage Data by Area & Occupation
U.S. Census Bureau
Access the search platform for the U.S. Census Bureau data.
U.S. Census Bureau--Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs
U.S. Census Bureau--Business and Economy
U.S. Census Bureau--Business Dynamics Statistics
U.S. Census Bureau--Business Formation Statistics
U.S. Census Bureau--County Business Patterns (CBP)
Annual economic data at the county level for industry.
U.S. Census Bureau--Economic Census
Conducted every five years on the years ending with a "2" or "7," the survey collects information on all types of industries: retail, wholesale, service, mineral, construction, transportation, etc.
U.S. Census Bureau--Economic Surveys
Business and industry economic statistics by geographic location.
U.S. Census Bureau--Experimental Data Products
Access innovative statistical products created using new data sources or methodologies.
U.S. Census Bureau--Monthly Retail Trade
U.S. Census Bureau--Statistics of U.S. Businesses
Access national- and state-level data on number of businesses and employees that is broken down by industry.
U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
Access "timely, relevant and accurate statistics on the U.S. economy."
U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)--Survey of Current Business
Access articles, data releases, explanations of benchmarks and updates, and other relevant research.
U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Advocacy
Access statistics and research on small businesses.

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Research Guides

Information on Standard Industry Classification Systems

Analyses and Reports on Industries

Industry Insights from Consulting Firms

Business Statistics